Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Stock Rockets 26% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-20T10:05:48+00:00

Verizon's shares have risen 26% in the past month and 20% over the year, yet its low P/E ratio of 12x reflects investor skepticism due to declining earnings, despite forecasts of 12% annual growth.

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2026-02-20 10:05:48

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Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) shares have surged 26% within the last month and 20% over the past year, yet its P/E ratio of 12x remains low compared to the broader US market. This low P/E is attributed to the company’s recent declining earnings. Despite analyst forecasts predicting a 12% annual earnings growth for the next three years, matching market averages, investors appear unconvinced, suggesting potential underlying risks or doubts about achieving these expectations.

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